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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

GIA Symposium Exhibit to Feature 100-ct. Yellow Diamond

The Steinmetz “Sunrise,” a cushion-cut, 100.67-ct. fancy intense yellow diamond, will be the feature gem in an exhibit of 1,000 gems, jewelry and sculptures at the GIA Symposium 2011. The display will be a part of the international gem and jewelry conference, being held May 29-30 at Gemological Institute of Americaheadquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. The event also commemorates the 80th anniversary of GIA, which provides gemological research, education, laboratory services, and instrument development for the worldwide gem and jewelry industry.

Also on display are 15 gemstone sculptures by Perry Brent Davis, a master carver best known for pioneering the confluence between the mineral and lapidary trades and the fine art world. The pieces represent his interpretation of art deco, abstract and surrealism

In addition, the award-winning Vega jewelry set by Robert Wan—a Tahitian cultured pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings—will also be on view. The set is made up of 111 Tahitian cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds mounted in 18k white gold. The center of the necklace features five diamonds that fluoresce under ultraviolet light to mimic the Lyra constellation, whose principal star is Vega.

If that’s not enough, the exhibit also features a 111-ct. Burmese star sapphire courtesy of Benjamin Zucker.

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